ESP light stuck on

[Smee]

So today I go out in my car driving around and I notice my ESP light is on. Realise I can't turn it off. Think nothing off it restart the car still on.

Did a quick search and I'm guessing itsnthe abs pressure sensor modul jobbie. But is there any other things I can check before I go spend the dollar on the main expensive bit?

Also what the cheapest and legit way to fix it?

Am I doing damage driving it as it is? I know ESP isn't working as I nearly slid off the road earlier when gunning it but brakes seem to work!

Any help is greatly appreciated.

 

[LukeFR]

Have you got full Seat Service History?

 

[Gazza_24]

I had my light on shortly after I purchased it, it turned out to be the electronic brake control unit or something similar, luckily it was replaced under warranty as I believe it's quite a pricey fix.

I don't think you'll do any damage, I drove mine for some time and the brakes were fine, the only thing was that I could turn the traction control off

 

[LukeFR]

I had it on mine too, it's the G201 pressure sensor on the ABS unit.

It's about £485 fix, but if you have a full seat history - they'll pay 50% and then leave you/or your warranty with the rest.

 

[Smee]

No warranty is up and it was full seat until the garage I bought it from serviced it them selves in April when I bought it. Jabba did the cambelt also and it's mapped.

Hmm is there any part numbers and can I do it my self?

I'll Dave t sere to send me the parts if so

Lee

 

[LukeFR]

Google G201 sensor mate, that will give you part number. I do have my reciept somewhere with mine on it.

 

[Smee]

Cheers. Any one from Norwich with vag com I'm wanna do the honours before I bite the bullet

 

[Deleted member 65851]

Had this problem on a car I test drove from a garage in may he seemed like he wasn't bothered about sorting it out so I walked away

 

[Al]

Get it scanned to confirm the fault.

If its the brake fault, there is a "cheap" sensor fix for this. Speak to David at SERE to get it - sure its £100-£150 iirc.

 

[Smee]

you got part numbers Al?

 

[Smee]

some one must be local with Vag Com not paying Seat a load of cash for nothing

is it easy to change my self?

 

[jezyg]

some one must be local with Vag Com not paying Seat a load of cash for nothing

is it easy to change my self?

Not a difficult change and here is a guide from BriskSkoda or you can send you unit off for a refurb from about £250.

http://briskoda.net/forums/topic/190784-how-to-repair-espabs-fault-with-vag-repair-kit/

Here is the fault code:01435 Brake Pressure Sensor 1 (G201)

 

[Smee]

Awesome cheers. Don't think I'll do that my self then lol

Lee

 

[jezyg]

Awesome cheers. Don't think I'll do that my self then lol

Lee

Here is some more good links:

http://www.sinspeed.co.uk/blog/tag/teves-mk60-abs-esp-ecu-module-faults/

http://www.ecutesting.com/vw_golf_touran_abs_pump_module.html

http://www.ecutesting.com/ate_abs_pumps___modules.html

 

[Knight_Rider]

Any news on this guys, I've seen figures of £1485 on other forums so wondered how you lot got on?

 

[Smee]

Lol I have done nothing with it. In fact it saves me switching it off .

I will get it sorted one day probably mot time

Lee

 

[Smee]

ok time to have this bad boy fixed as i might be selling my car.

can some one tell me what parts i need to source and ill get it done!!

cheers guys any help is greatly appreciated

 

[robert_waite]

I had mine done recently and there is a repair kit from the dealers. It was about £150 plus the labour. If you speak to your dealer they will know what you need.

 

[Smee]

yea just heard from jabba motor sport that its about £150 for the part and then 90 mins labour

just waiting for a firm price

 

[LukeFR]

I won't tell you how much JCT600 charged for mine then!!